What is the SECDEF statement that we need to include when building a DTS travel authorization?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:35:04 -0400

I loathe DTS. Yet another authorization kicked back. This time because of the SECDEF statement.

What is this new SECDEF statement that must be included in the travel authorization? Where can I find this statement? Also, is there a MILPER or some policy letter that I missed about this.

Thank you for your assistance.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2016 2:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:41:16 -0400

I'll do some checking, I think it's the one that says mission can't be completed by alternate means such as video teleconference, etc.

Response by CSM David Heidke made May 17 at 2016 2:47 PM

CSM David Heidke — Tue, 17 May 2016 14:47:03 -0400

The worst part is that DTS was supposed to make getting reimbursed for travel expenses faster and more streamlined. But self righteous higher headquarters have not pushed permissions down to the lowest level they can so they can treat quarters like manhole covers. I've seen delinquent GTC lists expand exponentially because some lazy mil-tech can't click the approve button within 60 days of the entry of a voucher.

Response by 1SG Jeffrey Grice made May 17 at 2016 4:58 PM

1SG Jeffrey Grice — Tue, 17 May 2016 16:58:00 -0400

Below is what I have been using, might need to look at the portion in the links provided below referencing JFTR/JTR U4000, Item 3b/C4405, Item 3b since the JFTR no longer is used (only the JTR).

"Objective cannot be satisfactorily accomplished less expensively by correspondence, teleconferencing, web-based communications, or other appropriate means IAW SECDEF memo dated 14Mar2011, Track Four Efficiency Initiative Decisions."

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 17 at 2016 5:10 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:10:43 -0400

When I ran a budget shop, I created a users SOP and sent it out to the units. That minimized calls. Also, travelers were getting their reimbursements in 2-3 days.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2016 8:32 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:32:59 -0400

There are two mandatory comments.

1. Fiscal Year fund statement (checkbox in DTS)

2. Other: Travel cannot be accomplished less expensively by correspondence, Secure VTC, teleconferencing, or other web-based means per JTR 4000 Item C2.

Response by CSM David Heidke made May 18 at 2016 8:47 AM

CSM David Heidke — Wed, 18 May 2016 08:47:20 -0400

I miss the 1351-2... I was great at that!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2019 3:10 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 15:10:12 -0500

It can be found on the second page of your travel orders